Rick Perry is expected to announce in San Antonio whether he will run for a fourth term as governor or make another attempt in a race for the White House.

Rick Perry is expected to announce in San Antonio whether he will run for a fourth term as governor or make another attempt in a race for the White House.

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Rick Perry is the longest-serving governor of Texas, but couldn't last as a presidential candidate.

Rick Perry is the longest-serving governor of Texas, but couldn't last as a presidential candidate.

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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Soon after announcing his campaign run, Perry was pushed to the top in September's polls.

Soon after announcing his campaign run, Perry was pushed to the top in September's polls.

Photo: JERRY LARA, San Antonio Express-News

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Perry received some criticism after it became known that he “retired” in 2011, and started collecting pension benefits.

Perry received some criticism after it became known that he “retired” in 2011, and started collecting pension benefits.

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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In November, Perry tried to get more support from conservative Christian voters in Iowa by signing a pledge to oppose gay marriage. It didn't work.

In November, Perry tried to get more support from conservative Christian voters in Iowa by signing a pledge to oppose gay marriage. It didn't work.

Photo: Eric Gay, Associated Press

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At a November 2011 town hall meeting in Goffstown, N.H., Perry got both the election date and voting age wrong when talking to university students.

At a November 2011 town hall meeting in Goffstown, N.H., Perry got both the election date and voting age wrong when talking to university students.

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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Perry's numerous stumbles on the debate stage caused supporters to question if he was ready for Washington.

Perry's numerous stumbles on the debate stage caused supporters to question if he was ready for Washington.

Photo: Charles Krupa, Associated Press

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Oops! The mistake heard across the country as Perry failed to name one of the federal agencies he would eliminate if elected.

Oops! The mistake heard across the country as Perry failed to name one of the federal agencies he would eliminate if elected.

Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND, AFP/Getty Images

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In a New Hampshire GOP debate, Perry said he would send troops back to Iraq, drawing criticism.

In a New Hampshire GOP debate, Perry said he would send troops back to Iraq, drawing criticism.

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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Perry announced the end of his candidacy in North Charleston, S.C. on Jan. 19.

Perry announced the end of his candidacy in North Charleston, S.C. on Jan. 19.

Photo: David Goldman, Associated Press

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Perry to reveal his plans today

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At a thriving East Side business, Gov. Rick Perry will lay out his political plans Monday afternoon before a select group of supporters and a national media audience.

Ending more than a year of speculation, the nation's longest-serving governor will disclose whether he'll seek a fourth term in 2014 or leave the Governor's Mansion to pursue national aspirations in 2016.